So my mom told me last night that my life is like a soap opera, and she was so right. So no more drama. I'm too tired.
My interview at Freedom went great, but I would rather stay at Sunset. For all its warts and crazy kids headed for juvenile detention, I like it. I like the teachers, the kids, and the school itself. My boss has been very kind to me and generous with responsibility, and I think that means something. So if Freedom offers me the job, I'm turning it down. I would rather tutor kids in math and reading, I think.
Secondly, Kitty Boy decided after all to go to Dixon. This was not an easy decision for him or us, but I do feel good about it. He'll be riding the bus with all the other neighbor kids going there, will have the same homework load they do, and get to wear pretty much what he wants. He even gets to do summer band and play percussion like Drummer Boy (Kitty Boy might need a new name now).
Thirdly, Tinkerbell is more than likely going to come back to Sunset. This is the hardest part of all because she is doing so well at Freedom, but it's a drama-free move for us. Less driving, less gas money, more friends in the neighborhood, walking to school, the whole shebang. I do worry about her being bored, but she is thrilled that she'll have next to no homework, unlike now.
Fourth, forget the baptism dress. Em sent her a beautiful dress for her birthday that is completely perfect. She looks darling in it, it fits her perfectly, and that's the end of it. I'll use the fabric I bought to make a couple of American Girl dresses to practice on maybe. Or maybe not.
I'm all signed up for Stats, but I may even drop that. I passed it way back in 1983 or something ridiculous like that, but I don't remember a thing and I could stand to get a higher grade in it. So maybe I'll take it and maybe I won't. And maybe I'll just forget about grad school for awhile. I am the only kid in the family without a master's, but I'm the only one who seems to be bothered by that. And what would I do with an MA in Mass Communications anyway? Work in advertising again? I doubt it. Maybe a non-profit. But until I figure that part out, I should probably put those plans on hold.
I'm still going to make jelly, and try my hand at the other stuff. But I'm going to try to enjoy it. And if I don't, tomatoes compost really well! And maybe I'll just wait on dry-pack until my husband is actually in the country and can do it with me.
Thanks, Mom. You're the best!
XOXOXOXO
It's currant jelly time again! So far I've made 19 pints of jelly, and still have about that much to go. This is the biggest crop we've had ever. That cool spell in May really made a difference. This is the best tasting jelly, and it's just gorgeous when you hold a jar of it up to the light. It just glows this beautiful red.